The HOME MEAL PROJECT for the each quarter will be assigned at least four
weeks before the due date. As each quarter's due date is established, it
will be posted on this page. For the second quarter 09-10, all projects are
due on December 17, 2009.
The project must be written in ink (no cross-outs or White-Out) or
typed. It must include the following details:
Date served
Time Served
Number of people served
Menu (in proper form)
all food groups included
(That means at least 2 oz from meat/alternates, 1/2 c each of fruit AND
vegetable, a slice of bread OR 1/2 cup pasta/rice, a cup of milk/yogurt/2 oz.
cheese PER PERSON)
variety of color
variety of textures
flavors
shapes
method of preparation
method of serving
temperatures
heavy and light foods
NEW: A RECIPE DOWNLOADED FROM AN INTERNET COOKING SITE or an alternate
Internet resource approved by the teacher.
Ingredient list, divided into "on hand"/needed to be bought
Time schedule, showing when each part of meal is started so
everything is ready at once
Table setting (photo or line drawing showing placement of silver, plate(s),
napkin, glass)
Student comments on experience (well developed paragraph- how was menu
chosen? Did everything go according to plan? If not, how were changes made?
Did YOU enjoy the meal AND the experience? )
Comments of an adult served
8TH GRADE FAMILY LIFE
The eighth grade Family Life program covers basic information on
human reproduction and sexually transmitted diseases including
HIV/AIDS. Classes are planned and taught by Mrs. Val Maroney,
Middlesex school nurse, and Mrs. Patricia Galvin, who holds dual
certification in health education and family and consumer sciences. Prior to
these classes, the topics of self-esteem and assertiveness are reviewed,
and students are repeatedly encouraged to think about the plans they
have for the future and how every behavior has a consequence.
Class discussion rules are strictly enforced, and no slang terms are
used.
Parents with questions about the program are encouraged to call Mrs. Maroney
or Mrs. Galvin.
7TH GRADE DRUG RESEARCH PROJECT
Seventh grade students are randomly assigned one of the following categories
of drugs to research:
Alcohol
Anabolic Steroids
Cocaine
Depressants
Hallucinogens
Inhalants
Marijuana
Narcotics/Opiates
Stimulants
Tobacco
Club Drugs
Ecstasy
Ketamine
GHB
Rohypnol
Crystal Meth
Students are instructed to research ONLY on the websites listed
under "links" or print resources supplied in class and report to the class
the drugs included in the assigned category, what the drug looks
like,slang names (no one is ever going offer them
methylenedioxymethamphetamine!), how it is "promoted" (that might persuade
someone to use), true health effects, who uses and why, where it is made
(pharmaceutical lab, amateur lab, etc) whether it has a medical use, and its
legal status.
Prior to the research project general drug terms are defined and discussed.
PARENT RESOURCES
Mrs. Galvin is adding links for parents to her webpage. New for fall 08 are
sites related to CT's House Party Law and to the Connecticut Coalition to
Stop Underage Drinking. Please check back occasionally as she adds to the
list. If you learn of any sites that might be beneficial to other parents,
please advise her so she may share them!
POWERPOINT ON HOMEWORK PAGE: an overview of what is taught about drugs and
sexuality in Family Studies classes. First presented to MPA in March 2006,
but updated since then.
AS AWLAYS, PARENTS WITH QUESTIONS/CONCERNS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CALL MRS.
GALVIN.
